end of an era.

the lusty lady in seattle is an effing landmark. it is literally right across the street from the best art museum in the city...and is pretty much in middle of everything awesome in downtown seattle...

the marquee is famous and the building is historic. (i am so bummed i missed this one!) i always made a point to take everyone that visited me to the marquee so they could be corrupted by one of seattle's best known locations. even my dad didn't believe me. he chuckled a lot. and totally wanted to see the marquee the second time he visited. hilar.

i know a girl that worked there for a little bit...it's the old peep show style dancing in a room while the windows open as you put in money kinda deal...i haven't really spoken to this girl in years but i think it is neat i knew an employee.

here is the public announcement:

Seattle's 'Lusty Lady' peep show closing
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SEATTLE -- Seattle's Lusty Lady is closing.

The nude peep show near the Pike Place Market is known for the naughty puns on its marquee. The sign currently plays off two movies, "The Skirt Locker" and "Clash of the Tight Buns."

The adult business also is known for being female-owned and sharing profits with the dancers.

The Lusty Lady has been around since the 1970s, but the economy is forcing it to close its doors this summer. Manager Deborah Seaver says the marquee will be coming down in June.

Some of the other puns that have appeared on the marquee: "Happy Spanksgiving," "Happy Nude Year," "Seasons Squeezings," and "Always Open, Never Clothed."

just dang sad. adios, lusty lady...in a city where reclaiming sexual stereotypes and busting up gender roles is condoned and encouraged, you truly were one of the best the emerald city had to offer.

here is my favorite marquee. they were so dang creative...